German Conversation · Level 23
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German word
schreien
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃʁaɪ̯ən/
Meaning
- verbshout
Example
Die Kinder schreien im Hof.
The children are shouting in the courtyard.
More examples
Vor Angst begann sie plötzlich zu schreien.
She suddenly began to shout in fear.
Core concept
A loud voice bursts out as a short cry, whether it expresses pain, fear, surprise, or a forceful call.
Common phrases
vor Angst schreien
shout in fear
aus Schmerz schreien
shout in pain
in Panik schreien
shout in panic
Similar words
rufen: Raise the voice to signal or address someone at a distance.
anschreien: Direct an angry, dissatisfied shout at a person.
brüllen: Produce an exceptionally loud, coarse cry.
Definition in German
Mit lauter, oft kurzer Stimme einen Ton oder Ruf von sich geben, besonders aus Schmerz, Angst oder Überraschung.
Word origin
Schreien is an inherited Germanic verb recorded in Old High German as scrian and in Middle High German as schrieen.
Usage tips
- Schreien can mean shouting at someone, with the person addressed in the accusative after anschreien, as in jemanden anschreien.